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Technical Writer and Editor (Technical Editor and Writer 4) - 28988

Huntington Ingalls Industries · Albuquerque, NM, USA ·

Pay:
$84,011-$120,000/yr
Job type:
Contract

Technical Writer and Editor (Technical Editor and Writer 4) – 28988

Requisition Number: 28988

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $84,011.00 - $120,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: MidHI

Who We Are
HII – Mission Technologies is seeking a skilled Technical Writer and Editor to join a collaborative team of writers, editors, and production designers dedicated to producing high‑quality technical documents. The ideal candidate will ensure all written materials are clear, accurate, and fully aligned with client guidelines. This position plays a key role in maintaining the quality and credibility of contractor‑generated products that directly support mission‑critical work.

What You Will Do

Review and revise content for accuracy and quality, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of analysts, engineers, technical editors, and production staff to ensure content is consistently developed and published in a timely manner.

Ensure content maintains the correct tone, voice, clarity, flow, and overall structure to support effective communication.

Verify that all content adheres to established in‑house style guides and organizational standards.

Stay abreast of the latest content trends and best practices.

Compile and update style guides as required.

Manage and maintain a Production Library of electronic and hard copy documents across multiple classified systems.

What We Are Looking For

10 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s in a related field; 8 years of relevant experience with a master’s in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years of relevant experience.

Demonstrated minimum of 5 years of experience proofreading others’ work and providing clear, constructive feedback to improve accuracy and quality.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance with active SCI.

Excellent written and verbal communications in the English language.

Proficiency with desktop publishing software such as Adobe products and Microsoft Office suite.

Ability to manage time and effort across multiple simultaneous projects.

Highly organized and detail oriented.

Preferred: Bonus Points For...

Active TS/SCI Clearance.

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or English.

Experience with Government writing focused on a Senior‑Leader audience.

Proficiency with applying principles of style guides, such as the Government Publishing Office (GPO) and Department of Defense (DoD) Issuance Style Guide.

Experience in DoD Knowledge Management activities.

Physical Requirements
Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to

buildyourcareer@hii-co.com

and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address. Additionally, you may also call

1‑844‑849‑8463

for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

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